Monday, March 12, 2012

Sisters,
Again, I wanted to share some of the things I've been reminded of recently. As you know, Nate broke his leg last Saturday. He's been reliant on us to move him from the couch to his bed etc. He hasn't really left the house much and is very limited in what he can do. It has been so nice to see the outpouring of kindness from others. I haven't really felt like we've "needed" help...there are many others with bigger issues they are dealing with. But, that said, I have really appreciated the little things that people have done. His preschool class made a big card for him, several different friends have brought by treats or things to occupy his time and they also wanted to see how he was, the neighbor kids brought by a big card and some candy for him, and one of my sisters sent a fun toy in the mail. All of these things have made his day and have made this first week more bareable. I also had a friend come and spend a couple of hours with him yesterday so that I could leave for a bit. She read to him and played games with him, he loved it. I have so appreciated these small acts of kindness and have realized that even a small five minute service can make someones day. It has reminded me that it doesn't need to be a big event to let someone know you are thinking of them. Everyone needs to be remembered and thought of, even if it's just during a small bump in their road and not a major catastrophe.

Once again, I've realized an area I need to work on and I appreciate the examples of those around me that have reminded me of this. Just wanted to share my thoughts.

Enjoy your day...I hope you have sunshine like we do. Spring is in the air and I love it!!
Amy

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About Michelle (Utah)

Oldest sister, mother of 5.

About Amy (Utah)

Second oldest of the clan. I love to cook and be a mom. I'm the mother of six children ranging in age from 18 to 5. I have been lucky enough to stay at home with my children and have learned how to live on a budget (most of the time). I also enjoy reading, learning to be self reliant and spending time with my wonderful husband and beautiful children.

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Third in line and mother of 5.

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Fourth of six kids, I have two adorable boys (ages 3 & 4) and hope to add more to our brood. I'm a self-employed artist, trying to do more with less, reduce, reuse and recycle and teach my kids to do the same. I love to create, cook, bake, sew, garden, read, travel and play. I'm all about finding creative solutions. We are working on remodeling our dream home, eating better, playing harder and saving more.

About Hillary (Idaho)

Sister-in-law to the others and married to the only brother in the line-up, I'm an at-home mom of five little boys after welcoming twin boys in 2010. I love my husband and children, good books, naps, to-do lists, simple meals, a thing well said, imagining myself thin again, empty laundry baskets if that means the clothes are clean and not all over the floor, and the sound of my children playing together.

About Molly (Washington)

I am the youngest of the group. I have active 3-year-old twin daughters and one on the way. I am passionate about spending time with my adorable girls and husband, dancing, cooking, reading, traveling and eating. I really admire and love the women in my family and count myself lucky to also be able to stay at home with my children.